North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his full support to Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as confidence in further strengthening cooperation between the two countries to safeguard justice and security in the world.
According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim Jong-un sent a congratulatory message to Putin on the occasion of Russian Day.
The North Korean leader expressed warm congratulations to the Russian president and the people of the Russian Federation and wished Putin good health and prosperity for the Russian people.
The Russian people have "achieved great successes in accomplishing the just cause of defending the dignity and security of their country while braving all sorts of challenges and hardships", Kim said in a message to Putin on the occasion of Russia Day.
Kim expressed his confidence that relations between North Korea and the Russian Federation, which entered a new stage after the first meeting of the leaders of the two countries in April 2019 in Vlapostok, will continue to "develop dynamically".
The Korean Central News Agency quoted Kim as saying, "I am sure that in the way of safeguarding international justice and ensuring global security, the tactical and strategic cooperation between the two countries will become close."
He noted that Pyongyang "resolutely" intends to cherish the friendly relations between North Korea and Russia, which have a long history and tradition of comprehensive expansion and development.
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